Volunteer 'Flu Fighters' to hit streets in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) -- Some 800 volunteers will help New York City health authorities spread the word about getting vaccinated for both swine flu and seasonal flu.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the "Flu Fighters" program on Wednesday.

The volunteers will help manage the flow of people in and out of weekend vaccination centers that will be set up around the city. They will also distribute posters and brochures about the importance of getting vaccinated.

New Yorkers who want to volunteer can visit http://www.nyc.gov or call 311.